If I put in mid month notice to move, would I still need to pay full month rent for following month?

Washington law does not allow you to terminate your tenancy mid-month. Unless the landlord agrees otherwise, a 20 day notice must be for the last...

Is there a limit on how much my landlord can charge for month-to-month fees after my lease is up?

A landlord can increase your rent to any amount after giving proper notice. In Seattle, an increase of 10% or more requires 60 days' notice. ...

Landlord will not accept rent for 3 day pay or vacate

If your landlord provided that post office box address as the place to send rent, you have a very strong case. A landlord cannot refuse to accept...

Your landlord can legally enter your apartment for an inspection after giving at least two days' advance notice in writing. The notice must...

Unlawful Detainer/FED tenant rights question about late rent payment.

Your landlord can give you a 3 day notice as soon as your rent is late. This is usually as early as the second day of the month, though most...

Should I proceed with legal action?

If what your son and his friends said is true, the man's action was an assault, not a lease violation. The man should not behave like that whether...

To add to my previous question. Tenant and I signed a two year lease is it valid in Washington?

Under most circumstances, failure to notarize a lease is not a basis to terminate even when it is for more than one year. The notary requirement...

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Could someone please explain to me exactly how a 30-day notice works.

Your understanding is mostly correct. A month-to-month tenancy can be terminated by either the landlord or tenant without cause on proper notice. ...

Can landlord lawfully keep security deposit for breach of contract when I was not responsible for any damage?

A landlord is required to account for your refundable deposit within 14 days of the date you vacate. RCW 59.18.280. He can withhold any damages...

Is a landlord in Washington required to pay for reasonable accomadation or just allow it to be installed?

If the accommodation is medically necessary to allow him to use the apartment as an able bodied person would and if it does not have an adverse...